Our CTO (Luke Cole) previously worked for Hemisphere GPS (orginally called BEELINE, and now bought out by AgJunction) as a "Robotics Engineer" implementing auto-guidance solutions for various quadbikes and agriculture tractors that was used by 100's of vehicles around the world.
For 10 years, starting as a teenager in 1998 - Luke Cole has also worked for leading research institutes and companies such as NICTA (now called CSIRO Data61), CSIRO, Seeing Machines and ANU Robotics System Lab (lead by Alex Zelinsky, who received a rare prestigious AO award in 2017 and was Defence Scientist of Australia from 2012 for 6 years). Luke's work included various autonomous mobile robot projects, involving computer vision, and even a self-driving car early 2000's. Back then OpenCV and ROS didn't exist, so we did a "roll-your-own" called VisLib and DROS comprised of 364,578 lines of code.
Lance Cole has also worked at NICTA and has a background of various hardware development, such as working for a contract company to the US millary (EOS), building the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS).
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Succeeding in Bushells Ridge: A Stronger Local Business with COLETEK
Located on the picturesque Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, Bushells Ridge is a thriving hub of commerce and community. As local businesses navigate the ever-changing landscape, it's essential to have trusted partners by your side. That's where COLETEK comes in – a forward-thinking Australian company dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and businesses like yours in Bushells Ridge, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia.
In our commitment to delivering results-driven support, we take pride in being a local business ourselves. With deep roots in the community, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this region. Our team is dedicated to fostering strong bonds with every client, providing unparalleled guidance and expertise that's tailored to their specific needs.
COLETEK's extensive national reach doesn't mean we forget our local roots. We're proud of our Australian heritage and continue to build lasting relationships with businesses across the nation. By leveraging cutting-edge innovation and industry best practices, we ensure our clients receive the highest quality services that meet their unique objectives.
In today's fast-paced business environment, it's crucial to partner with a company that not only shares your values but also understands the intricacies of doing business in Bushells Ridge, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia. COLETEK's wealth of experience and extensive national presence give you the confidence to focus on what matters most – growing your business.
We believe that by working alongside us, local businesses can overcome any obstacle and seize new opportunities. Our door is always open, ready to discuss how we can help your organization thrive in this dynamic region. And when it's time to take the next step, remember that we're just a call or click away.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Bushells Ridge – Amazing Customer Testimonials
I was grateful to find Luke Cole at COLETEK in the early days of an invention idea. He was very patient and generous with information to guide me along the way. And even though I did not preceed with my project, I would still recommend his services. Thank you.
COLETEK have provided one to one communication throughout the development process and gone above and beyond in bringing our ideas closer to becoming a reality! Luke's expertise and knowledge with computer software and electronics is Jedi like, but what I liked most about working with him was his willingness and ability to think outside of the box.
Intuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.
We have used COLETEK on a couple of occasions and found their service to be professional and on time. We specialise in engineering and design of height safety equipment and since a lot of parts are made by casting from stainless steel we require a quick model before we proceed with the tool manufacture. COLETEK has been able to provide this quickly saving us valuable time and giving us peace of mind knowing our parts will look right when casted from stainless steel.
I have been working closely with COLETEK for the past 6 years now, and I must say, it is a success story :-). I highly respect their team, they are a pleasure to work with and top skilled professionals. In addition to their top Technical service, their customer service is brilliant and it is a rare find. Their PCB repair rework skills are top notch and a rare find in this industry. I have been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years in various fields and seen it all so I can say with certainty that they are the best around and I am looking forward to keep working with them in the future.
As the proprietor a DIY environmentally pest control products business I have been more then impressed with COLETEK's design capability and professionalism in assisting to realise an idea into reality. From concept, CAD drawings, 3D modelling, alterations right through to the finished product. I am extremely happy with our new termite control product. I have no hesitation in recommending COLETEK's services.
Founded in 2001, we are a multiple award winning, highly experienced multidisciplinary company specialising in lean product development through rapid prototyping - transforming ideas from concept to life. Our industry-leading team combines deep expertise, cutting-edge technology, and advanced equipment to validate emerging ideas—transforming them into market-ready hardware and software solutions.
Our experience dates back to the 1990s with ANU "Robotics Systems Lab", CSIRO, NICTA (aka Data61), Seeing Machines, Location Aware Technologies, and Hemisphere GPS (aka BEELINE). For over 10 years now, we've been focused on validating R&D and taking ideas to commercialisation.
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